. >> booker has now got two weeks to decide whether or not he's going to challenge governor chris christie. christie has been very popular in the aftermath of hurricane sandy. but booker told cnn this morning, he does think christie is vulnerable, especially on women's issues and environmental concerns. another option for booker would be waiting a bit and running for senate in 2014. he says he's thinking about which option would give him a better shot at working on the issues he cares about and where he would be most driven to contribute. and then as we talked about a few moments ago president obama and house speaker john boehner did meet face-to-face yesterday at the white house to talk about the fiscal cliff. both sides mum on any details simply releasing statements saying that the lines of communication are open. it is now down to the wire for some something to happen that lawmakers can approve. there still needs to be enough time for the house and senate to review the legislation to debate it and possibly to pass it. we're back after the break. >> that's hilarious! >> ...and the thinke